Up Up and Above: The Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Bring All the Fun in the Greatest Show on Earth
Calling all kids and grown ups! Get ready to have the most amazing time at the Greatest Show on Earth.
This fall, get ready to take your family on an unforgettable journey at the Van Andel Arena when the brand new Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Show comes to Grand Rapids October 29 – November 1, 2026.
The circus has revamped. There are no more animals. There are no more clowns.
Instead you’ll see BMX bikers that race overhead. Trapeze artists will soar through the air. And that’s just the beginning!
You’re invited to the most next-level party on the planet. The all-new Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® is packed with jaw-dropping acts, laugh-out-loud fun, and memory making moments you’ll never forget.
From wide eyed kids to “seen-it-all” grown-ups, we’ve got the WOW that will amaze them all. It’s not just a show–it’s a one-of-a-kind shared experience. So grab your crew and bring your biggest energy. The best seat in the house? Right next to you.
Read on to find out how you can WIN tickets!
Watch Jaw-Dropping Feats on the Performance Playground
Picture yourself inside the “ultimate playground.” It’s a state-of-the-art, 360-degree environment.
There is entertainment at every angle:
Prepare for the thrill of a lifetime as the Double Wheel of Destiny returns. Four fearless daredevils leap, flip, and balance atop two massive rotating wheels suspended 30 feet in the air.
The Flying Cáceres elevate the trapeze to thrilling new heights in a reimagined, high-speed spectacle.
Cuddle up and watch Bailey Circuit, the robo puppy who will surely bring some squeals of delight.
Look up to the sky and catch Skyler flying across the arena as the human rocket.
360 degrees of non stop acrobatics. Entertainment all around.
Straight from Colombia, this electrifying Acro-Salsa troupe ignites the stage with a thrilling fusion of high-energy dance and acrobatics.
These performances set the stage for non-stop, high energy, laugh-out-loud excitement. It doesn’t get any bigger or better than this.
Get Your Circus on in Your Living Room
Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey are introducing an ALL-NEW interactive website where families can bring the circus to life at home through imaginative play.
Ringling Kids is for children of all ages. Explore a new variety of activities, interactive games, DIY crafts, videos and how-tos that creatively engage families into circus play, right from home.
Look the Part
Gear up before you go and purchase Ringling Bros & Barnum and Bailey Gear from their super cute merch site.
They offer fun and wacky circus hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts and super fun toys.
Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Show Details
Location
Van Andel Arena
130 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids MI 49503
Dates and Times
Thursday, October 29: 7PM,
Friday, October 30: 10:30 AM, 7PM
Saturday, October 31: 10AM, 2PM
Sunday, November 1: 1PM, 5PM
Ticket Info
The good news is every seat is a great seat – and the action is everywhere.
Tickets start at $15. Everyone age 2 and over needs a ticket.
The Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey is a Fall Family Must
The hubbub is real, and it’s worth your time to take in this spectacular show.
From trapeze artists, to BMX bikes, unicycles, and never-seen-before entertainment, this extravagant production will have you on the edge of your seat and flying high with laughter.
Come experience the high energy, music driven experience with bold circus performances, unforgettable characters, and a nonstop party vibe.
Before the first act even begins, the arena instantly levels up into a high energy, laugh-out-loud, joy filled experience with the all-new Ringling Hype Crew!
Included with admission, this interactive pre-show celebration kicks off an hour before showtime as the crew sets the tone and gets the fun started. From first beat to final bow, it’s an adrenaline packed celebration of human talent, where world class performers from around the globe showcase extraordinary, jaw-dropping skills that prove The Greatest Show On Earth® is more alive than ever.
Start counting the sleeps until you can make your forever memories and magic with Ringling.
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WIN Tickets to See the Show
Are you so excited that you can barely contain yourself? It gets better. You can enter to WIN four (4) tickets to the show on Friday, Oct 25 at 7 PM.
Enter Here
Fill out the form below to be entered to WIN.
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This would be awesome, we have never been to see a circus before. Ty